Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Introduction

Orbit Messenger ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

By using Orbit Messenger, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name: Your display name used in the app
• Phone Number: Required for account creation and authentication
• Email Address: Optional, used for account recovery and notifications
• User ID: Unique identifier for your account

Location Data

• Current Location: When you choose to share your location with contacts
• Live Location: When you enable live location sharing (optional feature)

User Content

• Messages: Text messages, photos, videos, voice messages, and other content you send
• Profile Information: Profile photo, status, and other information you provide
• Contacts: Contact information you choose to share with other users

Device Information

• Device Type: iOS device information
• Push Notification Tokens: To deliver notifications to your device
• App Usage Data: To improve app functionality and user experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Provide Services: Enable messaging and communication features, deliver push notifications, facilitate contact discovery and connection, support location sharing features
2. Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, provide customer support
3. Improve Services: Analyze app usage to improve functionality, fix bugs and technical issues, enhance user experience
4. Safety and Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats, enforce our Terms of Service, protect user safety

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data is Stored

• Your data is stored securely on Firebase servers (Google Cloud Platform)
• Messages and media are encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• User authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication

Security Measures

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Data Retention

• Messages: Stored until you delete them or they expire (if disappearing messages are enabled)
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Deleted Data: Removed from our servers within 30 days of deletion

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

1. With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share information with other users
2. Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Cloud) who help us operate our services
3. Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
4. Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Orbit Messenger, our users, or others

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access: You can access your personal information through the app settings
2. Correction: You can update your profile information at any time
3. Deletion: You can delete your account and associated data through app settings
4. Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data
5. Opt-Out: You can disable location sharing, contact visibility, and other privacy settings

Privacy Controls in the App

• Show My Phone Number: Control whether your phone number is visible to others
• Show My Email: Control whether your email is visible to others
• See Others' Contact Info: Control whether you can see others' contact information
• Last Seen Privacy: Control who can see when you were last active
• Profile Photo Privacy: Control who can see your profile photo

Children's Privacy

Orbit Messenger is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you are using Orbit Messenger from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification (correction)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification (if significant changes are made)

Your continued use of Orbit Messenger after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: Contact@orbitmessengers.com
Website: https://www.orbit-messenger.com/support

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